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Read more about the article Maestro Film Review
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Maestro Film Review

Maestro Film Review Read some reviews HERE YouTube: @PointsOfReview

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December 18, 2023
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Leave the World Behind – Film Review

Leave the World Behind - Film Review Read some reviews HERE YouTube: @PointsOfReview

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Sundance 2024 – Top Films to Watch

Sundance 2024 - Films to Watch Read some reviews HERE YouTube: @PointsOfReview

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Dream Scenario – Film Review

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LAY DOWN YOUR HEART – An Interview with Niall McNeil and Marie Clements

Trailer In Lay Down Your Heart, Niall introduces his "family members," his multiple "children" (some twice his age!), his renowned "ex-wife" and director of the film Marie Clements, and more. Bonded…

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NYAD – Film Review

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HARD TRUTHS is the latest film from director Mike Leigh, and it is a perfect example of his approach to naturalistic dialogue, genuine interpersonal relationships, and an aesthetic that emphasizes the subtle and nuanced nature of life, love, and loss. Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s performance as Pansy has deservedly received much praise, despite her lack of nomination for Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards. Nosferatu stars: * Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy Deacon * Michele Austin as Chantelle * David Webber as Curtley Deacon * Tuwaine Barrett as Moses Deacon * Ani Nelson as Kayla * Sophia Brown as Aleisha * Jonathan Livingstone as Virgil * Samantha Spiro as Nicole[10] 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Watch my review of The Last Showgirl: 📽️ Top Films of 2024 Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWb_XU4qo6PoH9A77blJvMdn&si=OcDb39wUmV5HzA8- 🔔 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 Hard Truths Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFuEZfZUKIk& #hardtruths #mikeleigh #mariannejeanbaptiste
HARD TRUTHS Film Review - Marianne Jean-Baptiste Shines
The 2025 Academy Awards nominees are official, and I'm here to discuss some early Oscar predictions, snubs, and share a few projects and people who deserve more attention. See the full list of 2025 Oscar Nominees here: https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2025 Reviews of Films Mentioned: A Real Pain: https://youtu.be/BFHRQKI016E Civil War: https://youtu.be/_Hi5fdT-XmQ Didi: https://youtu.be/wQOK7tlLEyo Dune Part Two: https://youtu.be/x1Z9NsLUePE Emilia Perez: https://youtu.be/_IsTVr1rws8 I Saw the TV Glow: https://youtu.be/TmG5zh9cGnM Porcelain War: https://youtu.be/jixQvSBQtqo Queer: https://youtu.be/YqVSOhsgWcQ Sing Sing: https://youtu.be/f_zOo2J0s4U Small Things Like These: https://youtu.be/4pHoTAzD1QE Sugarcane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhSozuJWrjk& Thelma: https://youtu.be/--TkeWYh7lM The Substance: https://youtu.be/_RWlf61oZe4 🌐 Visit my website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Add some films to your watchlist: https://youtu.be/Ohl1fN98plA 📢 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Best Director Nominees 00:56 Brady Corbet 01:24 Denis Villeneuve Snubbed 01:49 Alex Garland Civil War 02:16 Best Actress Nominees 02:29 Mikey Madison 02:42 Marianne Jean-Baptiste Snubbed 03:10 June Squibb Thelma 03:34 Best Actor Nominees 03:47 Adrien Brody 04:09 Daniel Craig Snubbed 04:30 Cillian Murphy Small Things Like These 05:00 Supporting Actress Nominees 05:16 Zoe Saldaña 05:44 Danielle Deadwyler Snubbed 06:06 Zoe Ziegler Janet Planet 06:31 Supporting Actor Nominees 06:45 Kieran Culkin 07:31 Clarence Maclin Snubbed 07:59 Drew Starkey Queer 08:27 Adapted Screenplay Nominees 08:37 Conclave 08:59 Queer Snubbed 09:34 The Beast Screenplay 10:06 Original Screenplay Nominees 10:16 Anora 10:54 I Saw the TV Glow Snubbed 11:21 Didi Screenplay 11:54 Best Picture Nominees 12:12 The Brutalist 12:28 Sing Sing & A Real Pain Snubbed 13:08 Exhibiting Forgiveness 13:38 Porcelain War & Sugarcane Nominated for Best Documentary 14:12 Subscribe to Points of Review #oscars #academyawards #bestpicture #filmrecommendations
2025 Academy Awards Nominees: Predictions, Snubs, and Other Films
SUGARCANE is an emotionally devastating documentary film from co-directors Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, and is officially a nominee for Best Documentary Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards. It follows an investigation into the Canadian residential school system, igniting a reckoning in the lives of survivors and descendants. Unlike many other documentaries that have explored these atrocities, Sugarcane brings with it the personal stories of survivors of these institutions, including Julian Brave NoiseCat's own father. Learn more about residential schools: https://nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/residential-school-history/ Find out more about Sugarcane: https://films.nationalgeographic.com/sugarcane Sugarcane Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CisI_WFPDOk 🌐 Visit my website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Add some films to your watchlist: https://youtu.be/Ohl1fN98plA 📢 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #sugarcane #documentaryfilms #moviereview
SUGARCANE Film Review: Need to Watch this OSCAR Nominated Documentary
The Last Showgirl (2024) is the latest film from director Gia Coppola and stars Pamela Anderson in the role of her career, with a brilliant supporting performance from Jamie Lee Curtis. Despite the work from Anderson and Curtis, the film is unable to deliver fully on the themes it attempts to explore. 🌐 Visit my website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Add some films to your watchlist: https://youtu.be/Ohl1fN98plA (10 Films to Watch in 2025) 📢 Subscribe for more reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQV2SBk6KPXKZDD9K6ZppYA?sub_confirmation=1 #thelastshowgirl #pamelaanderson #moviereview
THE LAST SHOWGIRL Film Review - Pamela Anderson Can't Save the Movie
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